National Tequila Day: Friday, July 24th, 2015

Tip Back Some Beautiful Blue Agave At Some Of L.A.’s Best Bars!

Alley LoungeJalisco Breeze, created by Russell Thomas

Embrace succulent south-of-the-border flavors with Alley Lounge this National Tequila Day where Barman Russell Thomas is pouring out an aptly named cocktail, called the Jalisco Breeze. A refreshing chiller served up in a frosty martini glass, this lavish libation is crafted with Casamigos silver tequila, elderflower liqueur, Serrano chili, fresh cucumber and lime ($12.00).

Alley Lounge will be open for National Tequila Day, Friday July 24th from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am; 12223 West Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90066; 310.398.8611; www.AlleyLoungeLA.com

A timeless classic with a tequila kick, the Tequila Old Fashioned from Beverage Director Ken Whang is mixed up with Milagros silver tequila, sugar and old fashioned bitters and garnished with an expressed orange peel ($12.00).

FIN will be open for National Tequila Day, Friday July 24th, 2015 for Lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, and for Dinner from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm; 12223 West Washington Boulevard Culver City, CA 90066; 310.398.8611; www.finculvercity.com

Magnolia HouseRevel In Raspberry, created by Brian Klemm

Dreaming of revelry this National Tequila Day? No need to look any further than Magnolia House in Pasadena, where Bar Manager Brian Klemm is mixing up the Revel In Raspberry cocktail crafted with a signature raspberry-infused ‘Revel’ avila, Amaretto, cacao and lime juice, with an absinthe rinse and garnish of fresh mint ($10.00). Although not technically classified as tequila, avila is harvested from the Weber Blue Agave plant, which is nearly identical in flavor and definitely goes down smooth with the way Klemm is shaking it up. Neat or on the rocks, sip on two more specialties of American Oak Barrel-Aged Avila Reposado ($12.00) or French Oak Barrel-Aged Avila Añejo ($14.00)!

Magnolia House will be open for National Tequila Day Friday, July 24th, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am; 492 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101; 626.584.1126; www.TheMagHouse.com

RascalRascal Margarita, created by Sandy Clark

Why mess with an ice-cold classic when it is so good? Especially, when it is just $6.00 during Rascal Happy Hour from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Swing by Rascal, your favorite mid-town gastropub and commemorate National Tequila Day with their Rascal Margarita. Crafted with Zapopan tequila, Bols triple sec and lemon and lime juice, this icy sipper is the perfect companion to help put you in the agave spirit (with an agave spirit)!

Rascal will be open for National Tequila Day Friday, July 24th from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm; 801 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.933.3229. www.rascalla.com

Bright and creamy, the latest Seasonal Tequila Infusion from Beverage Director Colin Pflugradt is a delicious mix of Pineapple Vanilla. A blend of Agavales blanco tequila, fresh pineapple, Madagascar vanilla beans and lime juice, this tasty mixture is infused for a minimum of 72 hours. Enjoy this special tequila as a shot ($7.00), on the rocks ($9.00) or up in a chilled martini glass ($11.00).

solita Tacos & Margaritas will be open for National Tequila Day Friday, July 24th from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm with the bar remaining open until 12:00 Midnight; 24201 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 3470, Valencia, CA 91355; 661.291.139; www.solitatacos.com

The Corner Door
Exorcist, created by Beau du Bois

Spice up National Tequila Day at The Corner Door with Bar Manager Beau du Bois, who will be shaking up his new Exorcist cocktail craftedwith green bell pepper-infused tequila, aloe vera liqueur, lime juice, orange oil, cinnamon cordial and an “interactive” garnish of cucumber slice dusted with ghost pepper salt resting atop a juicy orange slice ($12.00). Dare to dunk the ghost pepper? Decide how much heat you want to add to this deliciously demonic drink!

The Corner Door will be open for National Tequila Day Friday, July 24th, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 2:00 am; 12477 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90066; 310.313.5810; www.thecornerdoorla.com

Tipple & BrineOnce Upon A Time In Mexico, created by AJ Korchak

Once upon a time in Sherman Oaks there was a talented Bar Manager named AJ Korchak. He shook it up with infused spirits and fresh juices and came up with a specialty cocktail for National Tequila Day called Once Upon A Time In Mexico! Crafted with Sieta Leguas blanco tequila, Del Maguey Vida mezcal, yellow Chartreuse, Velvet Falernum, fresh lime juice, grapefruit juice and Scrappy’s Orleans bitters, it is the perfect story book ending to this spirited day ($10.00)!

For those who love tequila “berry” much, swing by Tunnel Bar in Sherman Oaks to sip on the Berry Spicy cocktail from Bar Manager Victoria “Ninja” Ortiz on National Tequila Day. This vibrant and spicy sipper is mixed up with jalapeño strawberry tequila infusion, agave and lime ($11.00).